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Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Santa Barbara, California

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 34.8% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,387 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
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• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Arlington, Santa Barbara is:
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  34.8% higher
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  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% higher
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  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
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  Personal
  12.3% lower
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